The Trump administration on Tuesday proposed new non-disclosure agreements for federal employees as part of a broader effort to crack down on leaks to the media. According to the Office of Personnel Management, the draft NDA would apply to both current and future government workers.
The proposal allows the government to pursue civil and criminal penalties against employees who disclose confidential information. The report said workers could also lose any royalties earned from unauthorized disclosures.
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According to the draft agreement, former federal employees would need written approval before speaking with journalists about information deemed confidential by the administration. Violators could face legal consequences even after leaving government service.
OPM spokeswoman McLaurine Pinover said the proposal is aimed at stopping unauthorized leaks that officials believe are damaging agency operations and public trust.
The draft states protections for whistleblowers reporting fraud, abuse or misconduct to Congress or internal watchdogs would remain intact.
The move comes as President Donald Trump continues a broader campaign against media outlets and government leaks during his second term.
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